WAW
Warsaw
Poland
12,491 km
7,762 miles
WWK
Wewak
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,491 km
7,762 mi / 6,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
65°
east northeast

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WAW WWK
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Wewak International Airport
IATA Code WAW WWK
ICAO Code EPWA AYWK
City Warsaw Wewak
Country Poland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 362 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -3.580000, 143.670000

Warsaw (WAW) to Wewak (WWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Wewak International Airport (WWK) in Wewak, Papua New Guinea is 12,491 kilometers (7,762 miles / 6,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Poland with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:24 in Warsaw, it's 17:24 in Wewak. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wewak (WWK) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Wewak International Airport (WWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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